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Is Norway maple illegal in New Jersey?
Sources (2)
Also called: Acer platanoides, incl. Crimson King. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Norway maple is not listed.
What New Jersey's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited invasive species (Invasive Species Management Act, 2026) | Acer platanoides | Norway maple | Restricted on a phase-in schedule |
Effective dates
- Jan 1, 2027: propagation and import of the 30 listed species end without an NJDEP conditional-use waiver. Jan 1, 2030: sale, distribution and export end unless NJDEP issues a waiver. [2026 Info%20for%20Nurseries – New Jersey Department of Agriculture]
Already have it in your yard?
Phase-in laws generally target nurseries and sellers on the dates shown. Plants already in the ground are typically not covered by sale bans; read the linked law for your situation.
Native alternatives for New Jersey
- Red maple (Acer rubrum)
- Sugar maple (Acer saccharum)
- Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
- Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
- American basswood (Tilia americana)
Each is recorded as native to New Jersey in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
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Norway maple in other states
Connecticut Delaware Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New York Vermont Virginia Washington
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